If you’ve ever volunteered or supported a charitable cause in your community, you’ll probably agree that doing good feels good. In fact, research suggests that we’re hardwired for compassion and altruism. While our professional responsibilities and interests may vary, most of us share a common desire to effect positive change in the world.

Oracle employees are a case in point.

In Romania, Adriana Stoica is committed to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through nonprofit Supereroi printre noi. 

Based in Spain, Peter Hatlem has run countless miles to raise awareness and funds for cancer, spent time with rescue animals at Perrera de los Barrios, and planted trees at national parks.

In America, Leslye Moore leads volunteering projects in Austin, Texas with Central Texas Food Bank, Keep Austin Beautiful, and AGE of Central Texas.

Adriana, Peter, and Leslye all have a passion for making a positive impact in their communities. They have something else in common, too. They each lead one of 32 Oracle Corporate Citizenship Communities (CCC) around the world, that unite employees in giving back.

Established in 2019, the CCC program currently engages employees in 25 countries, with some countries having multiple Communities. This global network of local communities is continuing to grow globally.

Building connections

Each Community is guided by two to three local Community Leaders who serve for two years at a time, and who coach and support employees in volunteering and giving activities.

Community Leaders and their colleagues share ideas, celebrate successes, and work closely with nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations attuned to their local communities’ needs. This relationship-building is one of the greatest strengths of the program.  

“By coming together to volunteer as a team, rather than as individuals, we can do more and have a much bigger impact.” says Joy Marshall, UK Community Leader.

Sharing knowledge

Around the globe, employees involved in their local CCC build strong connections with other communities both in person and virtually through Zoom, Slack, and other tools.

“We are part of a global network of connected communities that share, collaborate, and inspire,” says Francine Yang, Taiwan Community Leader. “It’s wonderful to be able to learn from my colleagues in other regions who may see and do things differently, and also be able to share my passion and ideas for creating sustainable impact.”

Amplifying impact

By tapping into the power of community, employees amplify impact in times of crises and beyond.

Indonesia Community Leader Rizal Arryadi (pictured right) volunteers regularly with a local school for under-resourced students. When the pandemic began, Rizal transitioned from volunteering in person to supporting the school virtually, and invited fellow Oracle Volunteers from around the world to join him. “The students would never have dreamt of having a conversation with people from other countries in a language different from their mother tongue,” says Rizal. “Now, after a year of practicing English with Oracle Volunteers, many students speak confidently and are eager to learn about these professionals’ careers and the countries where they live. The benefits of this volunteering project expanded profoundly, positively impacting the students, the Oracle employees, and myself,” says Rizal. 

Here’s to continued community building, knowledge sharing, and collective impact in the year ahead. Learn more about these Corporate Citizenship Communities in the latest Corporate Citizenship Report.